ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE) is one of the world's leading insurance and reinsurance organizations, with 2007 gross premiums written of $17.7 billion and net premiums written of $12.0 billion. The company's book value per ordinary share was $48.89 at the end of 2007, up from $42.03 the year before, and our investment income in 2007 was up 20 percent from the previous year to $1.9 billion.

Our strong capital base, financial stability, diversified earnings stream and multinational operating platform are strong indicators that we’re strategically well positioned for future growth and development.